UAE capital previously gained global acclaim for safely hosting two UFC Fight Island editions during the pandemic, with huge health and safety bubbles created for athletes, their entourage and media
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Gallery: Action from UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi
Russia’s Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated American fighter Dustin Poirier in the main event to remain the undisputed UFC lightweight champion in Abu Dhabi’s UFC 242 at The Arena in Yas Island.
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UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said to earn $6m for Abu Dhabi victory
UFC President Dana White said a fight with US fighter Tony Ferguson is likely next, although a re-match with Conor McGregor is possible
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‘Big fights’ headed to Abu Dhabi in the future, says UFC’s Dana White
UFC president Dana White said he believes UAE fighters will soon begin appearing on UFC fight cards
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How to get your free tickets for UFC 242 weigh-in in Abu Dhabi
Ticketmaster says to offer first-come-first-served tickets to the weigh-ins from midday on September 2
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40% of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week tickets sold to international tourists
4,000 foreign visitors are expected to travel to Abu Dhabi for UFC 242 alone
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Abu Dhabi unveils ‘Ultimate Access’ package for Showdown Week
The package includes a ticket to UFC 242, as well as platinum standing tickets to Red Hot Chili Peppers and J Balvin
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Reggaeton superstar J Balvin to perform at Abu Dhabi Showdown Week
Colombian singer to perform at concert series which includes rock giants Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi
Superstars lined up for spectacular concert headlining Abu Dhabi Showdown Week in September